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Hong Kong proud to have astronaut: HKSAR chief executive

STORY: Hong Kong proud to have astronaut: HKSAR chief executive SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 2. various of scientific research in Hong Kong STORYLINE: John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Tuesday that Hong Kong prides itself on having one resident selected as a member of China's fourth batch of astronauts, adding that he is extremely uplifted and encouraged by the good news. This will go down in history as the first time for a payload expert from Hong Kong to become an astronaut, Lee said. He thanked the central government for including Hong Kong candidates in the selection, which he deemed a show of support for Hong Kong's sci-tech development. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region "A Hong Kong resident

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Join Pride March - Geneva

Thousands take part in the "March Of The Prides" denouncing discrimination linked to sexual orientation, gender and different life choices. Marriage for all, which will be voted on by the Swiss on September 26, was the main theme of the demonstration. Geneva, Switzerland, September 11 2021. Photo by Francois Glories/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Life-size bronze statues of popular anime characters unveiled in Tokyo

Renowned Japanese cartoonists Leiji Matsumoto (2nd from L) and Rumiko Takahashi (3rd from L) join other guests for a commemorative photo in front of the newly unveiled Oizumi Anime Gate, featuring life-size bronze statues of popular animation characters such as Astro Boy, at its opening ceremony in Tokyo's Nerima district on April 4, 2015. Nerima prides itself on being the birthplace of Japan's anime production industry. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Life-size bronze statues of popular anime characters unveiled in Tokyo

Popular cartoonist Rumiko Takahashi poses with the newly unveiled bronze statue of Lum, a lead character in her award-winning "Urusei Yatsura" comic series, at an opening ceremony for the Oizumi Anime Gate at Oizumi Gakuen Station in Tokyo's Nerima district on April 4, 2015. Nerima prides itself on being the birthplace of Japan's anime production industry. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Life-size bronze statues of popular anime characters unveiled in Tokyo

Renowned cartoonist Leiji Matsumoto unveils a bronze statue of Maetel, a lead character in his famous "Galaxy Express 999" comic series, at a opening ceremony for the Oizumi Anime Gate at Oizumi Gakuen Station in Tokyo's Nerima district on April 4, 2015. Nerima prides itself on being the birthplace of Japan's anime production industry. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan "hospital" for stuffed toys bursting at seams

Photo taken Sept. 20, 2016, shows Pi-chan (C), a stuffed rabbit toy that was treated at Nuigurumi Byoin, an Osaka-based hospital for stuffed toys, sitting on a sofa at the reception of the hospital. The hospital prides itself on having the standards of a top-level medical facility -- high-quality care, skillful "doctors," reassuring nurses, and a friendly and sanitary environment -- but only treats stuffed toys. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan "hospital" for stuffed toys bursting at seams

Photo taken Sept. 20, 2016, in the western Japan city of Toyonaka shows the beds of Nuigurumi Byoin, an Osaka-based hospital for stuffed toys. The hospital prides itself on having the standards of a top-level medical facility -- high-quality care, skillful "doctors," reassuring nurses, and a friendly and sanitary environment -- but only treats stuffed toys. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan "hospital" for stuffed toys bursting at seams

Komichi Horiguchi, head of Nuigurumi Byoin, an Osaka-based hospital for stuffed toys in the western Japan city of Toyonaka, takes care of a stuffed toy patient on Sept. 20, 2016. The hospital prides itself on having the standards of a top-level medical facility -- high-quality care, skillful "doctors," reassuring nurses, and a friendly and sanitary environment -- but only treats stuffed toys. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo